NT’s wildlife part uses electric trains for more eco-friendly tourism

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It is known for its unique wildlife and biodiversity, attracting thousands of visitors from across the world each year. But the top end’s wildlife park has found a new way to grow sustainable tourism, and it is getting a lot of young fans.

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00:00A haven to creatures of all sizes and shapes, now the Telfry Wildlife Park is welcoming

00:10something new.

00:11We're really excited those trains replace diesel trains so they power by lithium battery

00:18and they come with new features that will improve the customer experience coming here.

00:24Visitors able to experience the park's attraction in a more eco-friendly way.

00:29Thanks to these new electric trains introduced with the aim of reducing the park's carbon

00:35footprint while offering quieter and smoother rides.

00:39I think being greener and clean will be a more sustainable approach to running attractions.

00:46Park manager Rob Hall believes the changes will foster conservation and promote growing

00:52the tourism industry.

00:54Certainly a step forward in the right direction for our visitors and attracting visitors.

00:58Organisers believe that these new electric trains is a step towards a brand new future

01:03that allows locals and tourists alike to see wildlife, innovation and beauty at every turn.

01:09They are saying if you never never know, you'll never never go.

01:15With this early test run, some honest punters gave out their reviews.

01:20I find them really amazing, they were really nice and cool and they weren't as loud as

01:27the older train.

01:29If they come to see the new trains, I reckon it will be a great experience for them.

01:34For some, the trains did not make the list of highlights.

01:38I'm excited to see the pelicans again.

01:41Out with the old and bringing in the new, the Teltra's tourism sector steaming ahead

01:47towards a cleaner future.

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